Bento Cafe

1660 W Tennessee St 4, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Bento Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. Bento Cafe was last inspected on Nov 7, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Bento Cafe trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two missing hood filters.

14-42-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket next to single service to go plates in storage area.

40-06-5

Jan 31, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak reading at 112 F at 11:35 am. Manager stated steak was placed in hot holding at 10:25am. Manager reheated steak to 165 F. Steak read at 174 F at 11:50am. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bento Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bento Cafe on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Bento Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Bento Cafe most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Bento Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bento Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bento Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Bento Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bento Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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